No one was injured, and there were no leaks or derailment related to the train, police said.

John A. Castonguay, of the first block of Gaisle Road in Blairstown Township, failed to see railroad crossing lights activated and struck the engine of a Norfolk Southern train at Erdman Avenue (Route 512) and East High Street, police said. Police identified Castonguay's passenger as Agnes Castonguay, 88, of the same address.

John Castonguay's 2010 Chevrolet pickup then struck a gold Jeep in the nearby Bank of America parking lot, police said. Ellenor Mucha, 79, and Samual Mucha, 84, both of Bangor, were in the Jeep at the time. The Muchas' vehicle then struck an unattended car parked in the bank lot, according to police.

Both the Castonguays' and Muchas' vehicles had to be towed. The train's engine sustained damage to its entry steps and diesel tank.

Police cited John Castonguay for failure to stop for activated railroad crossing lights and failure to wear seat belts.

Duane Miller, owner of Miller's Paint at 100 Erdman Ave., said he was with a customer when he looked outside and witnessed the collision.

Miller ran out to check on those in the vehicle. He said the hazardous materials referred to in emergency broadcasts were in black tankers that did not appear to sustain any damage.

A Norfolk Southern spokesman did not immediately respond to an email and phone message seeking comment on the train cars' contents. Police did not immediately return a call seeking additional information.

Miller said it appeared the pickup truck and train were headed at the same time toward the railroad crossing at High Street. The crossing remained closed as of 12:30.

"Thank goodness no one was killed," he said. "That's the miracle because when I saw that car and train collided, it was like slow motion."